Vegetarian Sides & Snacks

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Tart

Name: Mediterranean Puff Pastry Tart
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 320 g Puff Pastry (ready rolled); 0.5 Courgette (cut into thin circles); 60 g Roasted Red Peppers (from a jar); 100 g Feta Cheese; 90 g Sun-Dried Tomato Paste; 2 tsp Za'atar

A crisp puff pastry tart topped with sun-dried tomato paste, courgettes, roasted red peppers, feta cheese and zaatar. Ready in 30 minutes for a quick vegetarian lunch.

4.7 (15 reviews)

• By Ricky Robinson • Updated June 18, 2024

This vegetarian tart is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an excellent choice for a casual weekend lunch, relaxed dinner or even a picnic. The base is made from crisp, all-butter puff pastry that gets brushed with a concentrated sun-dried tomato paste. This thick, intensely tomatoey spread packs a real flavour punch and gives you a proper base of flavour to work from.

Layered over the top are thin slices of fresh courgette that provide vibrant colour and a tender texture. Roasted red peppers from a jar add gorgeous colour, subtle sweetness and delightfully smoky undertones. These ingredients work together without fuss, each bringing something different to the finished tart.

The zaatar sprinkled on top brings warm, earthy flavours that make all the other ingredients sing together.

To bring it all together, you crumble over creamy, salty feta cheese that contrasts beautifully with the other ingredients. Finally, a sprinkling of zaatar adds warmth and earthiness to the tart.

Mediterranean Puff Pastry Tart recipe image

Making this tart is straightforward. You quickly arrange the toppings on the pre-rolled pastry, then let the oven do the work for you. In under half an hour, you have a savoury tart featuring layers of texture and flavours that will have everyone reaching for a slice. The pastry puffs up around the edges and turns golden whilst the toppings cook through.

The beauty of this recipe is that it looks impressive but requires minimal effort. You do not need to be fancy about it. Just layer the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and you are done. It is good for when you have got people round and want something that looks like you have made an effort without actually spending hours in the kitchen.

Serve it as a light main with a crisp green salad on the side, or slice it into smaller portions for sharing as part of a spread. Either way, the vibrant Mediterranean flavours make it a dish that feels special without being complicated.